of Little Rock, AR
December 29, 1941 - May 10, 2016
Jimmy D. Sullivan, 74, of Little Rock, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 29, 1941 in Nashville, Arkansas to the late John P. and Irene Sullivan.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Danny Sullivan. He is survived by his wife, soul mate and best friend of almost 50 years, Kay Johnson Sullivan; his daughter Kristi Sullivan Patton, her husband Patrick and granddaughter Caroline Straessle; his son John Sullivan, granddaughter Shelby Sullivan and grandson Travis Sullivan, and their mother Donna Sullivan; and one sister Kay Schumacher and her husband Don of Rapid City, South Dakota.
Jim retired after serving as President and CEO of Worthen First Mortgage Company, after three years as president of Pulaski Mortgage Company and its predecessor, Jack Collier East Company in Little Rock. He attended Henderson State Teachers College in Arkadelphia and was a graduate of the School of Mortgage Banking at Northwestern University.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Thomas Kovaleski, who was not only Jim's rheumatologist for more than 30 years, but also a dear friend and confidant. We also are so appreciative to the physicians and nurses that lovingly cared for Jim in ICU South at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, May 13, at 11:00 a.m., at St. James United Methodist Church, 321 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock. A reception and visitation with the family will follow. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home (501)224-8300.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. James UMC, Memorials and Honorariums, 321 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72212.
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27 Condolence(s)
Terry McRae
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Kay, so very sorry for your loss.
Randy Shirley
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Kay, Kristi and family,
Sending prayers, love and peace to you at this time. There are times in your life when the perfect person is placed in your life at the perfect time. For me, one of those few people was Jimmy D. Sullivan. Throughout our time at Worthen First and beyond, he was a great friend and mentor whose influence in my life continues to this day. Jim was the genuine article who paid it forward in so many ways. I feel greatly blessed to have known such a fine gentleman. God bless you, Jimmy D!
Randy Shirley
Linda Smith
Friday, May 13, 2016
Dearest Kay, I just found out about this tragedy, and I can't tell you how very sorry I am. May God bless you with a complete peace and comfort as you go through this most terrible time of your life.
Again, I can't tell you what my heart feels for you and your family.
Love and prayers for you. Linda J. Smith
Pat Strack
Friday, May 13, 2016
Kay, I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Sullivan was a great mentor to me and truly a sincere gentleman and businessman. It was a pleasure to have worked with him for many years. I always looked forward to seeing you and him out and about after your retirement. I know he will be missed dearly by you, family and so many friends.
Bill Ingram
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Kay & Kristi, I'll be at St. James tomorrow but I just wanted to put in writing how much I admired and respected Jim. He showed me such a fun and genuine personality when I was younger by taking me bream fishing on Lake Conway and all the "late night" poker games at the annual meetings for AHA. I'll never forget the volleyball games at your pool on Sunday afternoons. Probably the most important thing he ever did for me was help me and Larry get a line of credit to start our business over 30 years ago. He changed my life long ago and in many ways. I'll always remember him as a friend and a guy who had the biggest and best smile that I think I've ever known. Love you both and RIP Jim.
Dusty Maxwell
Thursday, May 12, 2016
So sorry I have been out of touch and didn't know that Jim had gotten ill. All our love and prayers. Such a great friend. Dusty, Cindy and Sadie
Joy and Gene Carter
Thursday, May 12, 2016
So sorry to hear about Jim. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Scotty Freebairn
Thursday, May 12, 2016
So sorry about Jim's passing. Deepest sympathy to Kay and the Sullivan family.
Paul Denton
Thursday, May 12, 2016
God bless you Ms.Kay and your family. I loved Jimmy Don and always loved being around you guys. Will be praying for you.
Holly Mathisen
Thursday, May 12, 2016
God bless Jimmy Sullivan. Years ago we both worked at Pulaski Bank; Jimmy was not only an outstanding mortgage banker, but an all-around great guy. He always had that "trademark" heartfelt and genuine smile on his face.
David Sewell
Thursday, May 12, 2016
JD you will be missed by many. I'll never forget your always present smile. Peace be with you my friend.
Sandy & Rich Gordon
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
You will be greatly missed. Rest in peace.
Becca curry
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
So sorry for your loss,did hear about all of you from Kay-God bless you all .
Jonathan Schumacher
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
My deepest condolences to our family and friends for the loss of Uncle Jim. I will remember him fondly and cherish the times spent in his company with Aunt Kay and Kristy.
Keith and Caryn Smith
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Kay,
I cannot describe how much of a positive influence Jim was on me as a young man. It was because of him that I was able to get into the mortgage business where I was meant to be. Caryn and I are SO sad that we are not going to be able to be there for the service. We are in Florida and have to make a pit stop in Mississipi on the way home. I feel certain Carol will be there on Friday. We love you both and are sad about losing him but we're happy he no longer has to suffer.
All our love.
Keith and Caryn Smith
Shelley Youngblood
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
A lot of my childhood memories involve the Sullivan family. I will pray for you and Kristi. I love you Kay.
T. David Merritt
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are for and with each of you. One day we will join J.D. in everlasting peace...........mayor
Susan and Donnie Cook
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Kay I was so sad to hear Jim passed away. Donnie and I are going to be out of town and will miss the services, but we will be there in spirit. Jim has always been one of favorites. He came by to see Rick and I several months ago and he was so good to call me. He was always so wonderful to me and I loved him like a big brother. Please know we will be praying for you, Kristi and the whole family.
Love to you all....Susan
Carolyn Self Garner
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
So very very Sorry ,Kay, our Family will be remembering you in our thoughts and Prayers. Love to You
Janie Rusell
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Kay, so sorry for your loss
Prayers are with you and you fsmily.
Mr.&Mrs George Runk
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
We send our love and prayers to all of you. Our heartfelt wishes for peace at this time. Kay and Kristi, we have no other words but to say how wonderful Jimmy was. A very sweet, kind man with a great personality. He loved his family, friends and football. What more could any man want than that. God Bless you all. Love from Sherry& George
Fayon Haynes
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
I was very sad to hear about Jim's death. I was his secretary at Worthern Mortgage right before he retired. He was and will always be one of my very favorite bosses! I learned so much from him and will always have very fond memories of working with and for him. He will be greatly missed. Such a great man!
Jon Walls
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
mom and I are praying for all of you in this time
Ted oury
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Peace and love to this wonderful family. Good man....
Paula Bumpass
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Dear Kay & Family,
My thoughts & prayers are being sent with much sadness
Jim was such a great person & will be missed by so many.
Eric Rownd
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Jim was one heckuva guy. I'm very lucky that I had the opportunity to get to know him. You are all in my thoughts.
Cindy Brown
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
My thoughts and prayers our with your family at this time. We will miss Jim dearly.